Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
involucratum
ID:
393121

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 2: 1066 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392453



Common Names

  • Involucratum Polylophium
  • Polylophium involucratum


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Synonyms

  • Laserpitium hybridum Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Laserpitium involucratum Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Polylophium orientale Boiss. [unknown]
  • Acanthopleura involucrata K.Koch [unknown]
  • Cachrys involucrata Pall. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Galbanum hybridum Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Galbanum involucratum Koso-Pol. [unknown]

Description

Polylophium involucratum (also called Polylophium involucratum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a tall stem with yellow flowers. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Polylophium involucratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polylophium involucratum is a pinkish-white color and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are long and thin with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polylophium involucratum is a perennial herb that grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes. It is propagated by seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Polylophium involucratum

Polylophium involucratum is found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Polylophium involucratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polylophium involucratum?

Polylophium involucratum

What are the common uses of Polylophium involucratum?

Polylophium involucratum is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source.

What is the native range of Polylophium involucratum?

Polylophium involucratum is native to Central Asia and the Middle East.

Species in the Polylophium genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,